Turkey – Fethyie

The Museum of Fethiye displays artifacts and coins dating back to the period between the 3rd century and the late Byzantine Period. Many of these artifacts were discovered during the earthquake in the 1970’s.

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Roman statue of Hadrian 117-138 A.D. found during the Tlos excavations in 2011.

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This statue is 2,000 years old.

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This was found in the sea – an incredibly well preserved bowsprit of St Catharine.

 

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It also features a stele with trilingual inscription. This is the only know one from that period that has three languages on it.

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Interesting to see what the museum artifacts look like before being restored.

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